Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Jim Ramos
The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community!
Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man.
Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.
Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', 'The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men', and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be.
The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.
Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man.
Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.
Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', 'The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men', and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be.
The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.
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Aug 8, 2019 • 1h 4min
267. Discipleship and your kids
Matt Friedeman shares on the topic of discipleship and who's responsibility this is in a man's home. How intentional should a man be at discipling his kids in his home? Can't a man just take them to church? The John M. Case Professor of Evangelical Studies @ Wesley Biblical Seminary for 32 years, Founding and Current Pastor – DaySpring Community Church, Author of multiple books including The Master Plan of Teaching, The Accountability Connection, Discipleship in the Home, Life-Changing Bible Study, Discipleship, Hidden in the Heart: A Catechism for Children. Currently minister regularly as a chaplain at a local prison and outside an abortion clinic. Have had a local/statewide/national radio broadcast – The Matt Friedeman Show. Have had a regular local (2x weekly) newspaper column in the op-ed page of our statewide-daily – The Clarion-Ledger. Political analyst for local TV – WAPT. Psalm 127:3-5 Discipleship in the Home Robert Coleman's book; Master Plan of Evangelism Boots on the Ground Moment: Get together with your wife and craft an Age 18 List for your kids. What do you want to see your have victory over when they turn 18? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Aug 1, 2019 • 1h 6min
Moving Away From Performance Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen EP 265
Wayne Jacobsen unpacks his book, He Loves Me with Jim Ramos. Are you stuck in thinking do good, get good, do bad get bad? Wayne helps men look at their relationship with Jesus completely different. Not in a way that you are trying to good. As an author and speaker Wayne travels the world helping people find freedom from performance-based religion, so they can embrace a relationship with God deeply rooted in his affection for them. His most popular titles include He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. He was also co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty-four million copies worldwide. A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.comto encourage people thinking outside the box of religious obligation. Both have inspired many to a more vibrant faith and a greater understanding of living in the church Jesus is building in the world. He has been married to Sara for 44 years and lives in Southern California where they enjoy their adult children and grandchildren. Boots on the Ground: Get away for an hour or so. Ask yourself how you can be a safe place for your wife, kids, and others around you. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 29, 2019 • 15min
264. When a man gets it Pt. 4
When a man gets it... Families are saved, communities thrive, fatherlessness is eradicated, the porn industry goes limp, drug and alcohol abuse goes down, and the world changes. And God wants to start with you, man. "Fix the men and you fix 80% of the world's pain and suffering." - Wes Stafford www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 25, 2019 • 1h 4min
263. Accountability with Action!
Matt Loehr talks about accountability with action. Most accountability relationships include confession but do not require action. Are you asking the tough questions, and are you willing to be called out? Are you meeting each week with a purpose? In this episode you will learn about D.A.R.E. in accountability. Discover, Ask, Require, and Evaluate. www.daretobedifferent.com matt@daretobedifferent.com Boots on the Ground Moment: Add one more accountability partner to your Arsenal. Ask tough questions and Evaluate progress. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 22, 2019 • 14min
262. When a man gets it Pt. 3
In the Bible when God started a movement he almost always started with a man. Our question is, what is your church doing to reach men? If men are the solution shouldn't the church be intentional about reaching them? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 18, 2019 • 1h 4min
261. No more excuses, be a man!
Men don't have an excuse on why they aren't being a man. Joe Martin helps men wherever they are at or what their past looks like. Joe is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, and certified "man builder." He's authored or co-authored nine books, including Are You the Man: 201 Lessons I Wish My Dad Would Have Taught Me, The Real Man Spiritual Leader Blueprint, and Gifts & Handkerchiefs: A Lesson in Servant Leadership. Joe has spoken for more than 750 businesses, organizations, churches, colleges & universities, and K-12 schools/districts, and he was voted "National Speaker of the Year" by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. He's also the host of "Real Men Connect," the #1 top-rated radio podcast on iTunes for Christian Men. To find out more about his remarkable story of redemption from abject poverty, abandonment, abuse, and addiction, visit him on the web at www.RealMenConnect.com, or email: joe@realmenconnect.com Boots on the Ground Find a "Howard". Find a mentor! Add a mentor to your arsenol. Find the man who is respected and will walk with you to disciple you to be a better man. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 15, 2019 • 13min
260. When a man gets it Pt. 2
Don't go at it alone,men! Get after life with a group of men! It's biblical. Men need to band together to defend against the darkness. Your family needs you to have a defense plan. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 11, 2019 • 1h 2min
259. Death Ruck 2019
Men do hard things. They do things that stretch them. Hear from some of the men who finished the 2019 Death Ruck in Oregon. They had to overcome many things and prepare for the long journey. We want to challenge you to do something hard this year. What will it be for you? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 8, 2019 • 14min
258. When a man gets it Pt. 1
It is said that men are responsible for 80% of the world's problems. But they are also the solution to those problems. Are you part of the solution to the world's problems? When a man gets it everyone wins! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
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Jul 4, 2019 • 1h 13min
257. The Irreplaceable Father
Pete Alwinson, a seasoned pastor and author, dives into the irreplaceable role of fathers in shaping their children's lives. He emphasizes that fathers are essential for spiritual and personal growth, urging men to embrace their identities as leaders. The conversation touches on the significance of grace over performance, the adventure of fatherhood, and the need for effective mentorship. Through personal anecdotes, Alwinson highlights the emotional impact and legacy of fatherhood, encouraging men to foster deep, meaningful connections with their children.
